What would you have done with more confidence and self belief? Here’s what some of my friends said:
- Trusted my intelligence more and would have had a better idea of what I was capable of in terms of career.
- Oh relationships! I wouldn’t have tolerated some of the ways I was treated by partners and would have looked for different types of partners.
- Applied for jobs which I thought were beyond my reach.
- I am not sure that outcomes would have been different, but attitudes certainly would have. The amount of time spent in advance preparing for a confrontation or situation would have been minimised.
- Progressed more smoothly in work and in relationships, suffered less anxiety.
- Stopped worrying so much about events, circumstances, people’s opinions of me.
- Done more public speaking.
- Put myself out there more.
- From a work perspective, probably to gain more recognition in my job.
- Asked for a pay rise and asked more often!
- Learnt to drive earlier.
- Enjoyed meeting people more.
- In school, I would have performed with higher grades.
- Worn different clothes and would have been more comfortable with my body.
- Had the conviction to stand by my decisions more and be less influenced by others.
Also read my post on 17 tips to boost your confidence and self-esteem and on how to step out of your comfort zone
Thanks
Lou
